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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,059.20, 7,588.95 and 1,361.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,059.20, 7,588.95 and 1,361.43 is: 2,042.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,059.20 : 7,588.95 = 1,361.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,059.20/7,588.95 = 1,361.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,059.20x = 7,588.95 × 1,361.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,059.20x = 10,331,824.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,331,824.20/5,059.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.19

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